Approved
consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 10/6/99.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
9,600
0
0
9,870
0
0
0
0
0
The congressionally mandated 2001
National Assessment of Educational Progress will assess world
geography knowledge and knowledge of U.S. history among 4th, 8th,
and 12th graders. To provide contextual information to interpret
the assessment information, relevant background characteristics of
the students and their schools and teachers are gathered as well.
The clearance package provides all of the background questions and
supporting information for the field test and the main study. The
results of the main study will be used to provide descriptive
information about programs and practices in the....
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.